Finalists for the awards, which celebrate legal excellence in the world of private wealth, are selected by the highly regarded legal directory's specialist research team and follow the recent publication of the 2019 edition of the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth guide.

Lee Henry, JDC's managing director said: "IFC 5 generated significant interest from potential purchasers as a result of the quality of covenants of occupiers, the lease term and the superior quality of the building in terms of design, flexibility and specification.

PryvateX distinguishes itself from its competitors by implementing a hybrid DEX/CEX system that provides the speed and ease of access of a centralised exchange with the peace of mind traditionally only associated with fully decentralised counterparts.

The arrival of Henry and Kyle, who were members of the dispute resolution and litigation practice at Carey Olsen Bermuda prior to heading to Hong Kong, means the Hong Kong office now boasts British Virgin Islands (BVI), Cayman Islands and Bermuda qualified lawyers on the ground.

Similarly, the HFM Asia Services Awards aim to recognise and reward hedge fund service providers who have demonstrated exceptional client service, innovative product development and strong and sustainable business growth over the past 12 months.

Carey Olsen partner Christopher Griffin, who leads the digital assets and blockchain team at Carey Olsen, provided legal and regulatory advice to Criptyque on the founding of PryvateX in Jersey, assisted by associate Daniel Burridge.

Fourteen lawyers from Carey Olsen's offices in Bermuda, the BVI and the Cayman Islands have been recognised in the 2019 edition of Chambers Global, one of the most respected global legal directories...